Go Connemara News
Honeymoon Couple Return To Kylemore Abbey 58 Years Later
2011-10-11 at 08:06:56 by Zoe FitzgeraldFrom the Irish Indepedent, Tuesday 11th October by Brian McDonald By Brian McDonald Tuesday October 11 2011 Almost 60 years after their honeymoon in Kylemore Abbey in Connemara, a couple have returned to confess about a... [Read full article]
Galway Craft Month, October 2011
2011-09-20 at 13:42:45 by Zoe FitzgeraldGalway County Council are highlighting and celebrating the crafts in Galway this October through a month of Craft. Below are some of the demonstrations and workshops in the Connemara area Silver Jewellery Workshop with Ruairi O'Neill Where ?... [Read full article]
Cleggan Music Weekend
2011-06-22 at 07:55:08 by Zoe FitzgeraldCleggan will host its their annual Music Weekend from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June. Musicians will travel from Galway, Clifden and further afield. The 2010 festival saw over 50 musicians and singers taking part in the sessions and this year is... [Read full article]
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY TALK
2011-05-23 at 08:14:01 by Zoe FitzgeraldA Free Photography Talk will be given by professional Photographer Peter Evers on Friday 27 th May at 7:30pm at the Clifden Boat Clu b, Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway. Biography Peter was trained by industry greats Mike Bunn, Walter Pfeiffer... [Read full article]
One Of The Most Beautiful Places In Ireland Is Set To Become A Children's Wonderland.
2011-05-12 at 08:28:50 by Zoe FitzgeraldOver the last few months, furniture design students of GMIT Letterfrack have been designing and making outdoor children's play pieces for the Kylemore estate. The project is part of Kylemore Abbey's commemorations of the 100 year anniversary of the... [Read full article]
As Ireland Prepares For The Visit Of The Queen Of England, Kylemore Abbey Remembers How King Edward VII Eyed Up The Connemara Castle In Person - But Decided The Property Was Too Pricey.
2011-05-12 at 08:24:59 by Zoe FitzgeraldKing Edward VII, accompanied by Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria visited Kylemore Abbey while touring Connemara in 1903. At the time of the royal visit, the castle at Kylemore was still in ownership of its original owner, Mitchell Henry, a... [Read full article]
Joyce Country Prepares To Host Walking Festival
2011-03-04 at 11:01:13 by Zoe Fitzgerald(taken from Connacht Tribune, 4th March, 2011) A celebration of the natural landscape of Joyce Country around Tourmakeady, Maam , Cornamona, Clonbur, Clochbreac, Finny and Cong runs from this Friday to Sunday with a series of walks, talks,... [Read full article]
Spring Bloom At Kylemore Abbey
2011-02-21 at 12:32:23 by Zoe FitzgeraldLast year the gardeners at Kylemore Abbey planted 1000s of spring bulbs, the first of which are about to bloom….. The Victorian Walled Garden is planted with 11,000 bulbs every year. Head Gardener Anja Gohlke explains “There are two... [Read full article]
KYLEMORE ABBEY Commemorates The 100 Year Anniversary Of Mitchell Henry
2010-11-24 at 09:58:40 by Zoe FitzgeraldKYLEMORE ABBEY commemorates the 100 year anniversary of the death of Mitchell Henry with FREE ENTRY to the estate. --- Lecture by leading historian. --- Drama music and dance performance. Kylemore Abbey will be commemorating the 100 year... [Read full article]
The Go Connemara - The Connemara Loop General Meeting Takes Place On Sunday 17th October
2010-10-06 at 12:04:50 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe Go Connemara – The Connemara Loop General Meeting takes place on Sunday 17 th October at Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara, Co. Galway at 4:00pm All are welcome to attend. Mr. Aidan Gray, the Project Development Officer with An Taisce... [Read full article]
Connemara Rough Diamond Aventure Challenge
2010-07-30 at 12:03:19 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe Connemara Rough Diamond Adventure Race & Music Festival is a mix of biking, hiking and running with quirky obstacles thrown in for good measure and takes place on Saturday 28th August @ 12 noon on Lettergesh Beach in Renvyle, Co. Galway. ... [Read full article]
Explore And Discover Connemara Beaches
2010-07-27 at 07:46:26 by Zoe FitzgeraldTo celebrate the wonderful beaches available in Galway County, a series of walks have being organised to explore and discover 11 of these magnificent beaches. Aillbrack, Ballyconneely Date: 31st July Time: 2.00pm Explore the wonders of... [Read full article]
KEY TOURIST ROUTES ARE LITTERED - AN TAISCE
2010-04-26 at 12:42:32 by Zoe FitzgeraldSomething for the Connemara Loop should control and maintain as a showcase for Ireland: Article from - Monday, April 26, 2010 The Irish Times KEY TOURIST ROUTES ARE LITTERED - AN TAISCE Written by Fiona Gartland KEY ENTRY routes for... [Read full article]
Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 To Finish In Galway
2010-04-22 at 08:22:06 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe newly published course calendar for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 will see Galway hosting up to 5 days of in-port racing and festivities at the end of the race. The Galway finale will mark the first time the race has finished with an in-port... [Read full article]
Gorse Fires Across Connemara
2010-04-22 at 08:05:59 by Zoe Fitzgerald22nd April, 2010 Fire crews from Galway and Clifden were batlling gorse fires across Connemara this week, with fires breaking out yesterday on hill sides in Derryinder, Moyard and Roundstone/ Ballyconneely. These areas are grazing areas and are... [Read full article]
'Single Handed' On Location
2010-04-22 at 08:03:22 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe cast and crew of the television drawa series 'Single Handed' are on location in Connemara and at various locations along the Connemara Loop. Have a look a the Connemara Loop facebook page for photos. [Read full article]
Tune Into RTE1 The All Ireland Talent Show To Watch Emma And John
2009-12-17 at 13:44:44 by Zoe FitzgeraldBe sure to VOTE for Emma and John in the All Ireland Talent Show on RTE 1 on Sunday 17th January 2010. » Download Emma's and John's A4 Poster Emma O'Sullivan Brush Dancing Emma O'Sullivan Sean Nos Dancing [Read full article]
Exhibition Of Artwork At Avoca Lettterfrack, 27th November
2009-11-23 at 16:39:51 by Zoe FitzgeraldExhibition of artwork at The AVOCA Shop , Letterfrack Opening by Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill Friday 27 th November at 5 pm Showing for one week only All pieces €150 or less Alannah Robins Angela... [Read full article]
Charity Auction At The Station House Hotel
2009-11-05 at 11:41:13 by Zoe Fitzgerald28th. November 2009 The Fund-Raising Committee of Omey Parish has decided to hold an Auction, which it is hoped will benefit three charities - Christ Church Maintenance Fund, Cancer Care West and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul . To this... [Read full article]
Mám Éan Priest Gets Papal Honour
2009-11-05 at 09:46:31 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe news that Fr. Micheál Mac Gr éil has been chosen for a Papal Honour has been widely welcomed throughout Connemara. Fr. Mac Gr éil is often known as the ‘Mám É an priest’ in Connemara because of... [Read full article]
High Powered Electricty Link To Connemara Kicked Back To December
2009-11-05 at 09:41:46 by Zoe FitzgeraldAn Bord Pleanála has put back the decision on the proposed high powered electricity link to Connemara again. This is the second time that the decision has been delayed following the Public Hearing in Maam Cross in late April this year. A... [Read full article]
Emma O'Sullivan Crowned Sean Nos Dancing Champion
2009-11-05 at 09:29:41 by Zoe FitzgeraldEmma Ni Shuilleabhain (Emma O'Sullivan) from Renvyle, was crowned Sean-Nos dancing champion at the Oireachtasna Samhna in Letterkenny last weeked. There was no shortage of Galway winners as over ten thousand Irish speakers descended on Letterkenny... [Read full article]
The Parish Dinner
2009-09-29 at 14:19:42 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe highlight of Conamara Sea Week Renvyle House Hotel on Sunday October 18th at 8.30pm will be the highlight of this years Conamara Sea Week. This is a special year as it is the 25th year of the festival and this night promises to be a very... [Read full article]
'Single Handed' Screening On ITV, Sunday 2nd August
2009-07-30 at 12:16:43 by Zoe Fitzgerald'Single Handed' was filmed in Connemara with a lot of locations along the Connemara Loop "A policeman's patch usually covers a neighbourhood, a town, perhaps even a county, but in ITV1's new drama Single Handed young copper Jack Driscoll... [Read full article]
National Bike Week 14th June - 21st June
2009-06-12 at 12:27:45 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe first National Bike Week takes places from 14th to 21st June 2009 and will be marked by a series of nationwide events organised by cycling groups, communities and local authorities. The Galway Programme for National Bike Week was officially... [Read full article]
Connemara Airshow June 13th
2009-06-10 at 15:43:24 by Zoe FitzgeraldIn 1919, John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown made aviation history by making the first non stop transatlantic flight from St John's Newfoundland to Clifden, Ireland. Connemara will celebrate the 90th anniversary of this event with walks, talks,... [Read full article]
Gaelforce Cycle West - 19th & 20th September 2009
2009-06-09 at 21:59:05 by Zoe FitzgeraldGaelforce Cycle West is a new event created this year by the organizers of Gaelforce West Adventure Race. The event takes place on the 19th and 20th of September. There are two challenges aimed at both mountain bikers and road bikers. The challenges... [Read full article]
Gaelforce West Adventure Race - 22nd August
2009-06-09 at 21:57:26 by Zoe FitzgeraldGaelforce West Adventure Race is set to return for its fourth year of action, this August 22nd! With over 800 competitors in 2008, it has become the largest multi sport event in Europe in just three years with 2009 seeing 2500 competitors take part!... [Read full article]
CONAMARA BOG WEEK 2009 - 21st May To 1st June
2009-05-05 at 14:58:50 by Zoe FitzgeraldCONAMARA BOG WEEK 2009 an authentic festival celebrating 25 years - 22nd May to 1st June A week packed with a mix of music, sport, craic & stunning landscapes. Included in the week is the Conamara Walkabout, three gentle days of walking in... [Read full article]
Connemara Lamb Pie For Conamara Bog Week 2009
2009-05-05 at 14:43:52 by Zoe FitzgeraldConamara Bog Week ’09 the annual festival which takes place in the Quaker village of Letterfrack will this year celebrate its 25 th birthday. One of the highlights of a busy programme will be the launch of the Connemara Lamb Pie...a pie... [Read full article]
To Contribute To The Connemara Loop News Please Email Info@goconnemara.com
2009-03-23 at 14:43:56 by Zoe FitzgeraldIf you have any news, or information on events or fesitvals taking place in Connemara and on The Connemara Loop please submit them to info@goconnemara.com [Read full article]
Have You "Looped The Loop"?
2009-03-23 at 14:42:21 by Zoe FitzgeraldHave you cycled, walked, rode, ran or drove the Loop in a certain time? If so let us know how long it took you! Jennifer & Neil on holiday from America have cycled the entire Loop in 8 hours 35 minutes, have you done it any better?... [Read full article]
Connemara RFC Fixtures & Dates 2009
2009-03-23 at 14:40:48 by Zoe Fitzgerald2009: Saturday January 17th: Connemara V Queens University Saturday January 24th: Waterpark V Connemara Saturday January 31st: Connemara V Co.Carlow Saturday February 21st: Naas V Connemara Saturday March 7th: Connemara V Nenagh Ormond... [Read full article]
Kylemore Abbey Reunion Saturday 27th June 2009
2009-03-23 at 14:39:37 by Zoe FitzgeraldThe restaurant and catering staff at Kylemore Abbey will provide food and drink over the day a midday meal (buffet with finger food etc. or for those who would prefer it, a normal lunch in the restaurant) and tea/coffee in between times. There... [Read full article]